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What can you do to stop your bored well from delivering dirty, cloudy water every time it rains? This is an example of our complete well seal process. We dig down below the waterline and tree root level, then dig out the 4″ around the well that have normally been filled in with loose soil.

This is a picture of a properly grouted bored well. The concrete has been poured around the well casing effectively sealing the joints, hopefully to a depth of 20′ as current code requires. This assures you that the water has to percolate through the soil for 20′ before it can enter your well. This filtering

After locating a flaw in the original grouting of this well we sprayed water from the outside to clean and prepare the area to be sealed with hydraulic cement. You can clearly see the water entering the well. This evidence, along with the existing brown stain, is a clear indicator of surface water intrusion, which

Proper Repair of a Bored Well Waterline This photo shows where we have installed a new 160 PSI water line and a new UF “underground feeder” electric line into the water well. The pipe to well casing joint has been sealed properly with specialty cement that will not shrink. After the fast drying cement sets,

Are you getting cloudy or gritty water after a rain storm? This photo shows how a PVC sleeve was originally placed into the well casing with the poly waterline and electric line going through the sleeve and entering the well. However neither the sleeve to casing joint or the sleeve to waterline joint were sealed!!

This photo shows where we have installed a new 160 PSI water line and a new UF “underground feeder” electric line into the well. The pipe to well casing joint has been sealed properly with specialty cement that will not shrink. After the fast drying cement sets, the water line will be “bedded” by

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August 8, 2014
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My water has stopped flowing – now what?

My water has stopped flowing. Now what? Shut off the electrical power to your pump, usually at the breaker or fuse box. This will keep you from causing further damage to your pump system until you can locate the problem. Also, shut off power to your hot water heater to protect against damage.
If you are out of water or have an immediate need, please contact us at:
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Matthews Well and Pump has been a long time supporter of Hanover Habitat for Humanity through donated services and funds. This organization meets the needs of the community by utilizing local volunteers and donations. We recently donated to support the Women Build Project and encourage you to do so also.
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Matthews Well & Pump
11446 Cauthorne Road
Glen Allen, VA 23059

My water has stopped flowing – now what?

My water has stopped flowing. Now what? Shut off the electrical power to your pump, usually at the breaker or fuse box. This will keep you from causing further damage to your pump system until you can locate the problem. Also, shut off power to your hot water heater to protect against damage.
If you are out of water or have an immediate need, please contact us at:
804-752-4556